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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1993
54.1% pass rate
from 316 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 1993 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (90% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.63% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.63% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.32% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
  • 17% fail on Suspension (60% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.63% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pipe
      • 0.32% fail on Hose
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.32% fail on System
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Seats
      • 0.95% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.63% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (94% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (99% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.3% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Other leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.95% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
        • 0.32% fail on Lever
        • 0.32% fail on Linkage
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.95% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.32% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.32% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.32% fail on Steering column
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.95% fail on Condition
      • 0.32% fail on Requirements
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.95% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Condition

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